Effects of Dietary Fish Meal Replaced by Fish Steak Meal on Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, Intestinal Health and Microflora, Inflammatory Response, and Protein Metabolis... by Dianguang Zhang, Yunzong Zheng, Xuexi Wang, Dejuan Wang, Hongjie Luo, Wenbo Zhu, Weini Zhang, Zhengbang Chen, Jianchun Shao

“…Five isolipidic and isonitrogenous diets were formulated by substituting FM with FSM at levels of 0% (FSM0, control diet), 25% (FSM25), 50% (FSM50), 75% (FSM75), and 100% (FSM100), and were fed to juvenile large yellow croaker for 8 weeks. Compared with the control diet, the replacement of 25% dietary FM with FSM did not markedly alter the weight gain (WG) and specific growth rate (SGR). …”
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Application of simulated presence therapy for hospitalized patients with dementia (模拟存在疗法在住院痴呆患者中的应用效果研究) by ZHANG Mengmeng (张萌萌), WANG Yan (王艳)

“…The agitation level, cognitive function and anxiety state of dementia patients in the two groups were compared after two weeks of intervention. Results The Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI) score was decreased in two groups after the intervention, and was lower in the intervention group than that in the control group (P＜0. 05). …”
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Web-based mindfulness and skills-based distress reduction for patients with cancer: study protocol of the multicentre, randomised, controlled confirmatory intervention trial Reduct by Dirk Schadendorf, Peter Martus, Stephan Zipfel, Yesim Erim, Alexander Bäuerle, Martin Teufel, Caterina Schug, Johanna Graf, Wolfgang Bethge, Andreas Dinkel, Anja Neumann, Jasmin Steinbach, Jana Heinen, Julia Barbara Krakowczyk, Mirjam Damerau, Sebastian Dries, Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf, Mitra Tewes, Jörg Wiltink, Alexander Wünsch

“…We will include patients who have received a cancer diagnosis in the past 12 months, are in a curative treatment setting, are 18–65 years old, have given informed consent and experience high perceived psychological distress (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale ≥13) for at least 1 week. Patients will be randomised into two groups (Make It vs TAU-O). …”
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Effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on vascular risk factors among adults with type 2 diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease by Aaron King, Xi Tan, Neil Dhopeshwarkar, Rhonda Bohn, Katherine Dea, Charles E. Leonard, Adam de Havenon

“…Introduction: Limited data exist on the cardiovascular effectiveness of once-weekly (OW) glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in real-world practice. …”
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Difference of SARS-CoV-2 infection and influence factors between people with and without HIV infection by Jianhui Yang, Esben Strodl, Dandan Zhang, Haibo Jiang, Kun Chu, Shiwen Tan, Zehao Ye, Hongbo Shi, Feng Tong, Weiqing Chen

“…We compared the prevalence rates of the SARS-CoV-2 infection and the long nucleic acid conversion time (more than 2 weeks) among PLWH and HIV-negative participants, respectively. …”
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Uncovering the role of tumor cGAS expression in predicting response to PD-1/L1 inhibitors in non-small cell lung cancer by Yuichi Ozawa, Yasuhiro Koh, Ryota Shibaki, Yuhei Harutani, Hiroaki Akamatsu, Atsushi Hayata, Takeya Sugimoto, Yuka Kitamura, Junya Fukuoka, Masanori Nakanishi, Nobuyuki Yamamoto

“…Additionally, 40 serum proteins were quantified before and 4–6 weeks after treatment initiation. Results Median cGAS and STING H-scores were 220 (range, 5–300) and 190 (range, 0–300), respectively. …”
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Rnd3 protects against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity through inhibition of PANoptosis in a Rock1/Drp1/mitochondrial fission-dependent manner by Wen Ge, Xiaohua Zhang, Jie Lin, Yangyang Wang, Xiao Zhang, Yu Duan, Xinchun Dai, Jiye Zhang, Yan Zhang, Mengyuan Jiang, Huanhuan Qiang, Zhijing Zhao, Xuebin Zhang, Dongdong Sun

“…The DIC model was established using wild-type, N-Tg, and Rnd3-Tg mice, with subsequent intraperitoneal injection of Dox for 4 weeks. The molecular mechanism was explored through RNA sequencing, immunofluorescence staining, co-immunoprecipitation assay, and protein-protein docking. …”
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Comparative analysis of land-based vs. water-based balance training on quality of life and physical and psychological deficits in athletes with chronic ankle instability: a randomi... by Aynollah Naderi, Khadije Ahi

“…Methods Forty-one athletes with chronic ankle instability (CAI) were randomly assigned to water-based (WBBE, n = 21) or land-based (LBBE, n = 20) balance exercise groups, completing 24 sessions of 30–45 min over 8 weeks. Assessments before and after the interventions included functional ankle instability (CAIT), kinesiophobia (TSK-17), quality of life (SF-36), dynamic postural control (Y Balance Test), and functional performance (Figure-8 hop and single-limb side-hop tests). …”
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Fermented sugarcane juice-derived probiotic Levilactobacillus brevis RAMULAB54 enhances lipid metabolism and glucose homeostasis through PPAR-γ activation by V. B. Chandana Kumari, Ramith Ramu, Sujay S. Huligere, Shashank M. Patil, Shivasharanappa Nayakvadi, Sharath Bijoor, Uma Venkateswaran Manjappara, Mohammad Z. Ahmed, Ling Shing Wong

“…In vivo, male Wistar rats in hyperlipidemic and streptozotocin-induced hyperglycemic models were treated with LB13243 for 4 weeks, followed by analysis of food intake, body weight, serum glucose, lipids, and histopathology. …”
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Establishment and maturation of gut microbiota in White King pigeon squabs: role of pigeon milk by Xiaoqin Xu, Xiaoqin Xu, Zihan Wang, Zihan Wang, Yi Jian, Long Zhang, Long Zhang, Caiquan Zhou, Caiquan Zhou, Li Liu, Hui Liu

“…Notably, within the first week after birth, the gut microbial composition of young pigeons becomes stable. …”
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The Association of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Gestational Hypertensive Disorders in a Diverse Community-Based Cohort by Diane Schneider, Joel R. Gonzalez, Miya Yamamoto, Jingrong Yang, Joan C. Lo

“…Preexisting hypertension was defined by hypertension diagnosis, treatment, or elevated blood pressure prior to 20 weeks of gestation. The development of PIH, including gestational hypertension, preeclampsia/eclampsia, or HELLP (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count), was ascertained by chart review. …”
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Co-creating a person-centered creative engagement intervention for Parkinson's care by Blanca T. M. Spee, Blanca T. M. Spee, Blanca T. M. Spee, Thieme B. Stap, Thieme B. Stap, Marjoke Plijnaer, Gert Pasman, Sara Zeggio, Annelien Duits, Annelien Duits, Julia S. Crone, Suzanne Haeyen, Suzanne Haeyen, Matthew Pelowski, Matthew Pelowski, Bastiaan R. Bloem, Jan-Jurjen Koksma

“…Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsThe co-creation process resulted in a 10-week creative engagement intervention delivered in a “creative playground” setting. …”
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Exploring caregiver experiences and support needs in end-of-life care for people living with HIV: A scoping review protocol. by Kristina M Kokorelias, Andrew D Eaton, Marina Wasilewski, Tyler Redublo, Luxey Sirisegaram

“…<h4>Background and objectives</h4>End-of-life care supports individuals in the last few weeks or months of their life and their caregivers, offering psychosocial support, symptom management and relief, and resources. …”
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Universal health coverage for women of reproductive ages: a survey-based comprehensive assessment of service utilisation and health expenditure in Tanzania by Jim Todd, Ties Boerma, Peter Binyaruka, Mark Urassa, Milly Marston, Sophia Adam Kagoye, Charles Mangya, Coleman Kishamawe

“…Coverage of antenatal (99.5%) and institutional delivery care (88%) were high; 7.3% of women reported at least one outpatient visit in the last 4 weeks, of which 81% were for their own non-maternal healthcare; 9.3% had been admitted to a hospital during the last year, and 74% of these admissions were for deliveries. …”
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Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Rats with Hyperandrogenic Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome by Na Li, Chenghao Yang, Huiyu Xie, Yinghong Liu, Yuanpeng Liao

“…The EC and PE groups underwent a Masashi swimming protocol (120 min per session, 6 days/week, for 15 days). Results indicated that the concentrations of leptin (LP) in the EC group were significantly lower than those in the NC group (p<0.05). …”
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Effect of polishing methods on Candida albicans adhesion and contributing factors in heat-cured acrylic dentures: an in-vitro comparative study by Shahrukh Ali Khan, Zulfiqar Ali Mirani, Taimur Khalid, Engr Muhammad Wasiq Ali Khan, Ziaullah Choudhary, Syed Murtaza Raza Kazmi

“…Water sorption was assessed through weekly weighing, and free surface energy was determined using a goniometer. …”
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Effects of Algal-Derived β-Glucan on the Growth Performance, Intestinal Health, and Aeromonas veronii Resistance of Ricefield Eel (Monopterus albus) by Yu Guo, Zijing Yuan, Yueyun Han, Daiqin Yang, Hanwen Yuan, Fuxian Zhang

“…In this study, we conducted an 8-week feeding trial to investigate the effects of β-glucan on the growth performance, intestinal health, and Aeromonas veronii resistance of Monopterus albus (M. albus). …”
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Delta large-channel endoscopy versus unilateral biportal endoscopy decompressive laminectomy for lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective randomized controlled trial by Rushuo Wei, Weiqiang Liu, Mingdong Yu, Yushan Zhu, Ruzhan Yao, Bingwu Wang, Jesse Li-Ling

“…Results The Delta group consistently showed lower mean ODI scores throughout the follow-up than UBE group, with significant differences at 2 weeks postoperative (P = 0.048), though they were not significant by 1 month (P = 0.124), 2 months (P = 0.821) and 3 months (P = 0.350). …”
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BRAIN CHANGER. Felice Jacka, 321 pages, Macmillan, 2019 (ISBN: 978-1-76055-651-8) by Cécil J.W. Meulenberg

“…Also included is the Modified Mediterranean Diet (ModiMED) food pyramid, and several ModiMEd recipies (used in the SMILES study), as well a weekly meal planner, that all could be of use to get started with an easy intervention study. …”
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Finding Ways to Lift Barriers to Care for Chronic Pain Patients: Outcomes of Using Internet-Based Self-Management Activities to Reduce Pain and Improve Quality of Life by Kevin Rod

“…Compliance was encouraged via weekly email reminders and phone calls during the observation period. …”
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